How A Pope Turned Jesus’s Foster Father, Joseph, Into An Anti-Communist Icon
By acknowledging the value of labor, Pope Pius XII sought to provide the world an important counter-balance to an ascendant communism that held sway across much of the world.
Looking For A Female Role Model? Check Out Saint Catherine Of Siena
Contrary to what we’ve been told, there are other ways besides an atomistic drive for power and affluence to exemplify feminine strength and virtue.
What Christians Can Learn From Saint Polycarp About Boldly Keeping The Faith
As attacks on Chris Pratt, Karen Pence, and the Gaines family become commonplace, Christians must remember to stand tall and affirm their faith in Christ.
Why This African Saint Thanked The Muslims Who Mutilated And Enslaved Her
The saint’s life and demeanor speaks uncomfortable truths about many modern issues, from Islam to outrage culture to the horrors of slavery.
What Saint Anthony’s Trek Into The Desert Can Teach Us All About Solitude
For millennia, people have ventured into the desert because it is a place of silence and emptiness, where man can be alone with God.
What We All Can Learn From The Commemoration Of Saints Margaret And Elizabeth
Ours is no era of new enlightenment––the church, and Jesus himself, have been empowering and uplifting Christian women for years.
The North American Martyrs Offer A Way To Atone For Historic Sins
The relationship between Europeans and the indigenous American peoples is often not reducible to the simplistic paradigm of aggressive colonizer and peaceful natives.
Saint Augustine’s Mother Monica Richly Illustrates The Power Of Mothers And Of Prayer
Like any good mother, Monica did not let her child’s stubbornness, stupidity, or blatant sin obscure her love for him.
Why Even Non-Catholics Can Appreciate Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Most Americans’ knowledge of Our Lady of Guadalupe probably extends to recognizing the famous image of Mary, often found in the homes and businesses of many Mexican-Americans.
How I Stopped Hating Saint Patrick’s Day
The most famous holiday on my mother’s side features green beer, public intoxication, forced affection from strangers, and a customary meal that smells unpleasant.
Saint Valentine Wasn’t One Person, And Other Holiday Curiosities
Time has eschewed the history of the holiday’s namesake in favor of joyful chances to make elaborate and often costly proclamations of love and devotion.
The Fiery History Of Early Christianity
Saints and sinners, persecution and martyrs, corruption and redemption—William J. Bennett’s new history of Christianity, ‘Tried By Fire,’ tells the story of the church in all its challenging glory.
Five Things To Talk With Your Children About This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to discuss far more important things than bad poems and candy. Here are some ideas.
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